Machine for assembling inner soles, uppers, linings, and counters of boots or shoes.



No. 672,624. Patented Apr. 2s, mol.

` c. w. Kms. MA'ICHINE FOR SSEMBLING INNER SOLES, UPPERS, LININGS, AND COUNTERS OF BOOTS ORSHOES.

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c. w. KING. MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING INNER SOLES, UPPERS, LININGS, AND COUNTERS OF BOOTS 0R SHOES.

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N0. 672,624. Patntd ADF. 23, |9OI. C. W. KING. MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING INNER SOLES, UPPERS, LININGS, AND COUNTERS OF BOOTS IOR SHOES.

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MACHINE FOR ASSEN-BLING INNER SOLES, UPPERS, LININGS, AND COUNTERS 0F BDUTS 0R SHUES.

(Application led Oct. 25, 1894.)

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UNiTn STATES AATENT CHARLES W. KING, `OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO "THE PURITAN LASTING MACHINE COMPANY, OF

PORTLAND, MAINE.

MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING INNER SOLES, UPPERS, LININGS, AND COUNTERS OF BOOTS R SHOES.

SPECIFICATION `romaine; part of Letters Patent No. 672,624, dated April 23, 1901.

Application filed October 25, 1894- Serial No. 526,974. (No model.)

To a/ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES W. KING, of Newton, in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Machines for Assembling Inner Soles, Uppers, Linings, and

Counters of Boots or Shoes, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention has for its object the assembling ord placing together in proper position of an inner sole, lining, and counter in connection with the upper of a boot or shoe for the lasting of the upper; and the invention consists of the construction and arrangement of parts for the assembling of an inner sole, lining, and counter in connection with the upper of a boot or shoe for the lasting of the upper of the boot or shoe, all substantially as hereinafter fully described, reference being had to the accompanying sheets of drawings, in which is illustrated a machine constructed in accordance with this invention, in which- Figure 1 isa front elevation. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the .upper part of the machine. Fig. 3 is a plan view. Fig. 4. is a vertical cross-section on line 4 4, Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a vertical cross-section on line 5 5, Fig. 3. Figs. 6 and 7 are detail vertical cross-sections on line 6 6, Fig. 3, but showing the parts in different positions. Figs. 8, 9, 10, and 11 are plan views showing the several steps taken in using the machine in assembling the parts previous to lasting the upper of a boot or shoe.

, Fig. 12 is a detail cross-section on line 12 12,

Fig. 1. Fig. 13 is a detail vertical section on line 1313, Fig. 1. Fig. leis a plan View similar to Fig. l0, to be hereinafter referred to. Fig. 15 is a detail cross-section on line 15 15, Fig. 14. Fig. 16Y is a detail plan view of parts shown in Fig. 14, showing' other parts. Fig. 17 is a detail plan View similar to Fig. 11.

In the drawings, A represents a standard or column havinga base B, on which are supi ported and carried the various operating parts of the machine. On the upper end of the standard A is a horizontal plate C, secured i by two screws D, which pass down and screw into the standard at ct, as shown in Figs. 3 and Llniore particularly. The edges b of this plate C are shaped to conform generally to the shape or edge of the heel portion of an inner sole, as shown in plan in Fig. 3, and the standard for a short distance below the plate is on the outside shaped correspondingly. Under the plate C is a recess or chamber E between it and the portion a, formed by the walls F, and in this chamber is a horizontal plate G, arranged to freely fit inside the walls and be moved up and down therein, being secured by a central screw d on the upper end of a spindle I-I, which passes freely down through a vertical passage e in the transverse thickness a of the standard, its lower end eX-. tending into a chamber J below in the column, open to the front and connected by a pin f to a link K, pivoted by its lower end g to an arm h of a lever L, pivoted to a cross -pin or screw m in the standard, and having a handle M extending out through the front opening of the chamber J for operation `thereof. Swinging the leverLdown, the plate G, by the link K connection, (which, with theleverarm h, makes practically a toggle-joint,) is moved up, as shown in Fig. 7 in section, and swinging the lever up the plate is moved down to its normal position, as shown in the other views.

Secured in the plate G at certain distances apart along or near its curved edge are a series of vertical pins N, their upper ends sharpened, of a length when the plate is in its normal position, as shown in section in Figs. Ltand 6 and in plan in Fig. 3, to project up into openings n, vertically coincident therewith, in the fixed plate C near its edge, and when this plate G is moved up into the position shown in section in Fig. 7 the pins will project above the plate, as shown.

P is an arm at the side of the standard eX- tending through an opening r in the side into the chamber J of the standard and pivoted to a cross pin or screwtand at its upper end having a right-angularly-projecting arm u, terminating in a cross-plate R of substantially the same outline as the plate C on the upper end of the standard and preferably a little larger. This arm P is secured to its pivot by a block S, through which the pin t extends, this block fitting freely in a side opening 'u in the arm and adapted to slide back and forth therein and having a pin w, which projects up into a socket y in the arm,

y in which it can freely move back and forth,

a spring z in said socket bearingv against the upper end of said pin and against the inner end of a screw T, which screws into the arm above said pin, as shown more particularly in Fig. 5. i

`The innerend of the arm Phas on its edge a segment-gear U, concentric to the pin t, which on its upper portion extends in a straight or vertical line, as at a', Fig. 5, which` gear is arranged to engage with a vertical rack-bar V, adapted to slide up and down in' a guideway b in the inside of the column and having a right-angular projecting portionW at its lower end., to which portion is pivoted at d' a pitman-rod Y, connected at its lower end by alpivot c' to a treadle A', pivoted at e `to the standard'and extending` forward. to

' and outside ofthe column for operation thereof by the foot.

B' is a spiral spring in the chamber of the1 column, connected by `one end to the treadle atf' and by its other end 'at g to the lower` Vend of the rack-bar V,'as shown in Fig. ly

more particularly.

Pressing down the treadle A' pulls ldown the rack-bar V, ywhich by its engagement with 'the segment-gear on the arm P swingsthe arm forward and toward the standard into a lvertical position for its plate R then to be vertically over and a littlev above the plate Cl on the upper end of the column, and at such time the rack-bar engages with the gearlteeth on the straight portion ci' above thesegment portion, so that in the continued downward movement of the treadle and the-rack-bar the armPis pulled down `with it until-its plate Ris sired for the purpose -of this invention.

close to or bears `u pon the column-plate, as de- 'Ihe ' downward movement of the'arm is against the spring z, the arm sliding or moving over its pivot-blocks. The man@ being-allowed 10 rise, the rack-bar moves 'upfcarrying with it the arm P, assisted b'y its Ysprings zand B',

"andas the rack-bar 'engages with ythe segment it swings the armP outward into itsmental gear in 'itscontin'ued"upward movenormal position, as'sho'wn inxFigs. l, 3, and 5.

' On the side of the column 'next tothe arm P are two horizontal llugs h',rbetween which the "arm moves'when it is swungup, and in each of these lugs on its outer side isa vertical lgrooveorslot'fnt'at right angles to the movevment of the arm, into which move the respectiveends or edges n' of a plate C', secured by screws r' to the inner side of" the arm.

"When thearm moves down after being swung forward, its `plate C' enters the grooves and serAes the'purp'ose of `steadying the arm in its'downward movement and insuring that 'its vplate 'R is, in the proper position over the column-'plate C. Eachlug h' is cutaway at l.' on its outer side to allow in the swing of side of the chain, as shown. ward the handle b2 -by its slot F', connected the arm 4forward room for theplate ends n' to pass up into position over the slots or grooves. Above these lugs h' are two horizontal projecting pins u', which are secured to the standard and are of a distance apart equal to the width of the plate-arm P, between `which the arm passes when swung up into position, which pins also serve as guides or steadying-pinsto the arm in its downward movement. Through the arm-plate R are a series of holes or openings c' near itsedge,

vvumn to' the lever L and-at right angles tothe plate-arm P, pivoted in the side of thestandard` to across pin `erscrew E', and in an'an-V gular extension-w' of this arm isfaslot F', in `which is disposed across-pin G of two'arms `H', pivote'dfat y'ibetween two lugsa2 on 4the outside of the column -and'havingla handle b2 for'operation thereof. The lugs alare of a block Q, secured Ato'the'standard by the pivot-screw t of the-arm P passing'through a' vertical slot'd2 in the block, theV block resting oira verticalscrewegscrewinfg up through a lug'f2 of the stan'dard,'by whichv the'height lof the lugs can be adjusted 'to regulate the `Yheight of the-arm D' for its work. Attached Ato the upper end of this-armvD'lare two arms J', projecting forward, having their inner `edges curved, as shown' in F'rgsY; 10,*and l1, and pi'voted-at g2 to each len'd ofeach of these arms J" are extensions or vpieces K', which project'still farther forwardandfare adapted to freely swing -to randA from teach other `on ltheir respectivefpivots.

"Po press them forward" towardA eachl other,- each iarm K' Yhas a spring h2, which bears'against its outer side and is coiled aroundits pivot' gz, lits otherfend beaiing'or con nec-ted-to a pin rfm2-on the-arms J'. Connected -to each `outer end off-each of i these armsfbyapivot L is a chain or flexible band M', 'which extends backand is freely disposed in between the`V arms `K' 'and -J', Y as shown in plan 'view inFigs' 10 and ll more particularly.

rvAttarzhed' toeach-end of -thechain isia: strip N' of leather, which extends-along Athe inner :Sw-inging fo rwith the arm D', the armis swung upuntil itscurvedarms J are in afhorizontal position, and infsuch` position they embrace thestandard just below'the plate C, as shown in dotted lines in Fig.'2 and Iin Figs. lO and 11,-and when in such position the arm is locked by the crosspin Gof the handle being at the outerend of the slotF', and the parts then being substantiallyat` right'angles to their pivots it-causes a lock of the several parts, which prevents TOO IIO

theirmovements in themselves; but by operating the handle all parts are moved back to their normal position again.

The operation of the machine is substantially as follows, and is illustrated fully in Figs. 8, 9, 10,` and 1l: With the machine in its normal position, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, place the upper. P', with its lining Q' inside, overthe upper end of the column and let it rest. Then place the inner sole R' by its heel portion on top of the plate C, which supports the same, 4as shown in Fig. 8, and

' press down the treadle A', which pulls down the rack-bar V, swinging the arm P forward until its plate R is over the plate C and inner sole, and in the continued movement of the treadle the arm and its plate are pulled down for its plate to press firmly down upon the heel of the inner sole upon `the plate C, when the handle M of the leverLis pressed down, which forces the pins N up through the inner sole, as shown in Fig. 8, the arm-plate holding the inner sole down for such purpose. When thus through the inner sole, release the treadle and allow it to rise, when the arm P is swung back, as described, out of the Way into position shown in Figs. 1 and 5. The lining Q' at its edges at the heel is then pulled by hand over the edge of the inner sole at the heel and pressed down over the upwardly-projecting pins, as shown in Fig.` 9. The heelcounter S is then placed over the inner sole and the lining thereon, with its sides or edges inserted between the lining and upper and the bottom pressed down close to the lining. Then move the handle b2 back, which swings up the arm D' and presses closely the flexible band M around, about, andV against the sides and back of the upper at the heel, which holds the upper, lining, and counter firmly between the flexible band and standard, and when so held swing up the lever L, which pulls the pins N down out from and clear of the inner sole, with the upper, lining, and counter held, as described, by the flexible band. Holding the corners n2 of the counter S by the left hand close down upon the inner sole and its sides against the column, a tack r2 is driven through each corner of the counter into the lining and inner sole, as shown in Fig. 10, which secures them together at such points, The upper and parts connected thereto can then be removed from the machine, being ready for lasting. If desired, before the upper is removed from the machine and beforesecuring the counter by the tacks the upper can be brought by the lingers over the counter at its corners and tacks t2 driven through it, the counter, lining, and inner sole at the corners of the counter, as before, as shown in Fig. 11, which might be desired for some lastingmachines, although generally it is sufcient to secure the counter to the innersole without the upper. In front of the standard is a screw T', which screws through its wall and extends into a longitudinal groove u2 in the back of` the rack-bar to bear against` theraclebar, by which it can be adjusted as to its close engagement with the arm-gear as desired.

In Fig. 14 is shown in plan a View of the upper end of the arm D', showing the curved arms J with the arm extensions K' pivoted thereto, with the chain M'; but in this gure each spring h2 is constructed of a flat piece of metal fastened, respectively, by screws d2 to the outer side of each arm J' and extended forward and bearing against the outer edge of the pivoted arms K'. 'Fo the pivot L' of r each arm K' is pivoted a plate A2 by its tonguepiece b2, through which the pin L' passes (see Fig. 15) and on which it can swivel or rock horizontally, the outer surface B2 of this plate being curved, as shown in Fig. 14:. As the arm D' is swung up for its arms J' to operate upon the parts the plates A2 move along the side of the upper, bearing upon the upper and counter at the edge of the inner sole and force the sides of the upper, counter, and lining forward along the edge of the inner sole from the back of the heel, following the curvature of the edge of the inner sole, for as the arms J' move forward the springs h2 press the plates A2 firmly against the upper in their forward movement, and by the swiveling and rocking motion of the plates theircurved bearing-surfaces closely follow the curvature of the edge of the heel of the inner sole, thus bringing all parts to closely conform thereto. It is desirable to sometime press the central seam at the heel of the upper, and in. such case a block C2 is provided, pivoted, as shown at d2, to the arm D', as shown in Fig. 17, the block having a spring e2 adapted to bear down upon it and hold it down, the block extending forward, and when the upper, dto., are in the machine the block will press firmly down upon the upper at and over the seam, the block having a V-shaped opening D2in its free end to allow for a tack to be driven through the upper at the seam into the inner sole. In the use of this block as the block is forced forward over the upper it presses the upper at the seam forward over the inner sole and causes it to lay smoothly thereon preparatory to tacking the same. Sometimes it mightbe desirable to have more than one plate or block A2 pivoted to each pivoted arm J', and such is shown in Fig. 16 in plan, in which E2 represents two extra plates similar to the plates A2, pivoted to the inner ends of the arm J' and arranged to swing thereon in a similar manner to the plates at the outer ends. If desired,

more plates could be used; but in such case they would be somewhat shorter.

lt is desired for this invention to have the plate C so it will support theinner sole, &c., and yet haveopeningsthronghitforthepinsN of plate G to pass` through, as described, to secure the lining temporarily. Therefore these openings can be of anysize desired and more or less in number and at any desired place in the plate, although preferably at or near the edge, as shown, and it is preferable that the holes should only be of a size to allow the IOO IIO

pins freely to pass through them; also, a more or less number of pins can be used, the holes corresponding to the number of pins.

If desired, when the inner sole, counter, upper, and lining are held by the flexible band they can be secured by tacks all around the heel, practically lasting the same at the heel.

I have shown the arm R provided with a series of holes corresponding in number to the pins N, as I consider this the preferable construction; but I do not desire to be understood as limiting vmy invention to this precise construction and arrangement.

I do not lay claim herein to the method or process of assembling the inner sole, lining, counter, and upper of a boot or shoe herein disclosed, inasmuch as the same is made the subject of claim in a divisional application iiled April 5, 1901, Serial No. 54,405.

Having thus described my invention, what 1. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a seriesof holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm-plate adapted to be coincident with the holes in said first plate when the arm-plate is thereover, a series of pins adapted to be projected through said holes, and a treadle connected to said arm for operation thereof.

`2. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a. series of holes or openingsA therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate adapted lto be coincident with the holes in said first ing said pin-plate.

3. In combination, a standard, aplate on the upper endof said standard, a series of holes or openings therethrough, an, arm pivoted vto said standard having a plate on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm-plate adapted to be coincident with the holes in said v first plate when the arm-plate is thereover,

means for operating said arm, a plate or block arrangedto move in a suitable guideway, to and from said standard-plate, pins secured to lsaid plate or block arranged to extend respectivelyr into and through said holes or.

opeuingsin said standard-plate, anda togglelever connected to said pin-plate for operation thereof.

4. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of. said standard, a series of "g holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard, having a plate on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm-plate,

adapted to be coincident with the holes in said y plate when 'the arm-plate is thereover, a

`in which the arm-pivot is disposed provided with a pin adapted to move back and forth in said arm, a spring adapted to bear upon said block, a segment-gear on the end of said arm and a straight or Vertical extension or continuation of said gear, a rack-bar adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to the rack-bar and a spring connected to the treadle and rack-bar.

5. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a series oi' holes in said arm-plate adapted to be coincident with the holes in said first plate when the arm-plate is thereover, a block in which the arm-pivot is disposed provided with a pin, adapted to move back and forth in said arm, a spring adapted to bearupon said block, and means connected to said arm to swing it on its pivot and pull or move it down.

6. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm-plate adapted to be coincident with the holes in said first plate when the arm-plate is thereover, means connected to said arm to swing it on its pivot and then pull it down, slots or grooves in said standard and a plate on said arm to engage with said slots or grooves.

7. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm-plate adapted to be coincident with the holes in said tirst plate when the arm-plate is thereover, means connected to said arm to swing it on its pivot and then pull it down, slots or grooves in said standard, a platee'n said arm to engage with said slots or grooves, and two y pins secu red to said standard between which said arm is moved.

8. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, arms secured thereto and projecting forward therefrom, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a flexible band or chain connected to the ends of said extension, and means for moving or swinging said arm up for said curved arms to embrace and bear upon the upper side of said standard.

9. `In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, two arms secured thereto and projecting forward therefrom, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a iieXible band or chain connected to the end of said extensions, a slot in said first arm, a lever pivoted to said standard, and adapted to engage TOO IIO

plate having au outwardlycurved bearing and down in suitable guideways and provided side or face.

11. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring bearing against the outer side of each arm extension, and a plate or block pivoted to each arm extension, each plate having an outwardly-curved bealing side or face.

12. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm bearing by its free end against the outer side of its arm extension, and a plate or block pivoted to each arm extension, each plate having an outwardly-curved bearing side or face.

13. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, two arms' secu red thereto', an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring secured thereto, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm, and bearing by its free end against the outer side of its arm extension, and a plate or block pivoted to each arm eX- tension each plate having an outwardlycurved bearing side or face.

14. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm bearing by its free end against the outer side of its arm extension, and a series of plates or blocks pivoted to each arm extension each plate having an outwardly-curved bearing face or side.

15. In combination, two arms on a movable support, a block centrally pivoted to said arms to swing up and down and extending forward centrally between the two arms, a vertical opening in its forward end and a spring arranged to bear upon said block.

16. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted thereto, two arms secured to said arm, a block centrally pivoted to said arm to swing up and down and extending forward centrally between the two arms, a Vertical central opening in its forward end, and aspring arranged to bear upon said block.

17. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, another plate or holder below said first plate adapted to be moved up and down in suitable guideways and provided with upwardly-projecting pins arranged to extend up into and through said holes or openings in` the standard-plate when moved up thereto, an arm pivoted to said standard, a plate on its upper end and means connected to said arm to move it for its plate to be above or over said standard-plate and to be then moved down for such plate to press or bear upon said standard-plate or article placed thereon.

18. In combination, a standard, a plate on ings therethrough, another plate or'holder with u pwar(lly-{ 10jert-i ng pins arranged to extend up into and through said holes or openings in the standard-plate when moved up thereto, an arm pivoted to said standard, a plate on its upper end and means connected to said arm to move it for its plate to be above or over said standard-plate and to he then moved down for such plate to press or bear upon said standard-plate or article placed thereon, said arm-plate being provided with means to receive pins on the movable plate when the latter are pressed up through the openings in the standard-plate.

19. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard, a plate on its upper end and means connected to said arm to move it for its plate to be above and over said standard-plate and to be then moved down for such plate to press or bear upon said standard-plate or articleY placed thereon.

20. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a segment-gear on the other end of said arm, a straight or vertical extension or continuation of said gear; a rack-bar adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to the rack-bar and a spring connected to the treadle and rack-bar.

2l. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate on its upper end, a segment-gear on the other end of said arm, a straight or vertical extension or continuation of said gear, a rack-bar adapted to engage with said gear and means connected to the rack-bar for operation thereof.

22. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard, having a plate on its upper end, holes or openings in said arm-plate in line with the holes in the standard-plate when the arm-plate is thereover, a segment-gear on the other end of said arm and a straight or vertical extension or continuation of said gear, a rack-bar adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to the rack-bar and a spring connected to the treadle and rackbar.

23. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, a segment-gear on the other end of said arm, and a straight or vertical extension or continuation of said gear, a rack-bar adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to the rack-bar, and a spring connected to the treadle and rack-bar.

24. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, holes or openings therethrough, another plate or holder bebelow said tirst plate adapted to be moved up l low said first plate adapted to be moved up IOO IZO

, plate.

25. In combination, two arms on a movable support, and a plate or block pivoted to each arm, each plate having an outwardly-curved bearing side or face to bear against the side of the counter of a boot orshoe to hold it close to the edge of the inner sole.

26. In combination, two arms on a movable support, and a series of plates or blocks pivoted to each arm, each plate having an outwardly-curved bearing side or face to bear against the side of the counter of a boot or shoe to hold it close to the edge of the inner sole.

y 27. In combination, a standard having it's end or head suitably constructed for the heel portion of an inner sole to rest thereon and to receive the boot or shoe upper over said end or head and `for it to extend above the same a short distance, an arm connected to a support adapted to be moved into position to bear or p ress upon the standard end or head, to hold the inner sole in position, and mechanism for pressing the upper against the edge of the inner sole at the heel whereby the upper and inner sole are held in position to be afterward secured together.

28. In combination, a standard having its end or head suitably constructed for the heel portion of an inner sole to rest thereon and to receive the boot or shoe upper over said end or head and for it to extend above the same a short distance, an arm connected to a support adapted to be moved into position to bear or press upon the standard end or head to hold the inner sole in position, and yielding mechanism for pressing the upper against the edge of the inner sole at the heel whereby the upper and inner solev are held in position to be afterward secured together.

v In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of tWo subscribing witnesses.

CHARLES W. KING.

Witnesses:

EDWIN W. BROWN, LEONA CERITA ARNO. 

